Processes for the reaction of silanic hydrogen-bonded siloxanes with unsaturated organic compounds with a platinum catalyst



' Unite PROCESES FOR THE REACTION (BF SILANIC HYDRGGEN-BGNDED SILOXANE WITH UN- SATURATED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS WITH A PLATINUM CATALYST Donald L. Bailey, Snyder, N.Y., assignor to Union Carbide Corporation, a corporation of New York No Drawing. Filed Dec. 17, 1957, Ser. No. 703,246

22 Claims. (Cl. 260-348) This invention relates, in general, to improved methods or processes for the production of new organosilicon compounds. More particularly, the invention contemplates the provision of unique syntheses for promoting reactions between siloxanes of the type containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond (AF-H), and organic compounds of the types containing ethylenic (C=C) or acetylenic (-CEC) unsaturation.

Heretofore, a substantial body of technology has been developed and reported throughout the patent and general technical literature in connection with the addition reactions of silanes containing silicon-bonded hydrogen, tdorganic compounds containing unsaturated groupings, or unsaturated groupings in combination with otherfunotional groups. Significantly, to my knowledge, there are no similar reports of research successfully concluded in connection with the seemingly analogous SiH- addition of siloxanes to unsaturated organic compounds. It is believed; that this dearth of technological information points to the apparent, failure of prior investigators to develop an operative synthesis for efiiecting reactions of the general class described, ratherthan to anylack of interest in the matter,'in that, the general reactionmechanism offers numerous advantages as compared with the corresponding reaction mechanism between ethylenic or acetylenic hydrocarbons and silanes containing s'ilanic hydrogen. t In general, silanes containing siliconbonded hydrogen and other reactive groups such as silicon-bonded. halogen, cannot successfully be reacted with unsaturated organic compounds containing functional groups due to the fact that the silicon-bonded halogen tends to react with thefunctional groups to yield undesirable products.

For example, compounds such as allyl alcohol and-vinyl ethers undergo cleavage, group interchange or other abnormal reactions with chlorosilanes, in addition to the desired reaction with the Si-Hbond or bonds. In a similar manner, it is often necessaryior desirable to prepare products containing a specific polys iloxane configurationbonded to the organic radical. When silane monomers such as halosilanes or alkoxy silanes are employed foraddition to the organic compound, it is necessary' to proceed through a hydrolysis and condensation mechanismto form the silonane, and control of structure is difficult to achieve under these conditions. Furthermore, the hydrolysis conditions are severe enough,

in most knowninstances, to cause undesirable reactions to occur through the functional groups, In accordance with the process of my invention, the foregoing disadvantages, among others, are ;.;overcome. through F111? -1 "-use of .siloxanes containing silicon-bonded, hydrogen in stead ,of thegsilanic hydro 'genfbearing .silane monom ers, a

n li erates t v n ns 1 1 1 p n m 'd'sc'overythat siloxaneshaving o or r norle h n saws a s da ur mi a atom:

compounds in the presence of a platinum catalyst to provide good yields of siloxane adducts containing silicon bonded hydrocarbons, or silicon bonded hydrocarbons containing functional substituents such as alcohol, ether, ester, carboxyl, aldehyde, acetal, amine, nitrile, epoxide, etc., groups. The general reacton of the invention may be'represented by the following skeletal mula:

wherein R, represents a mixture of hydrogen and any saturated, monovalent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical, such that--- l Typical unsaturated organic compounds that may be employed in the process of the invention include ethylene, acetylene, propylene, butaues, amylenes, octenes, and the like, as well as butadiene, cyclohexene, bicycloheptene, etc., and all similar'compou'nds cOntainingLthe unsaturated linkages C=C or Cz-C-, including olefinic or acetylenic hydrocarbons which also contain functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, ester, ether, aldehyde, acetal, amine, nitrile, epoxide, .etc.

In practicing the process of my invention, I find it to be'most convenient to first prepare the desiredsiloxane structure containing the necessary silicon-bonded hydrogen, and, thereafter, to react this siloxanelwith the-selected unsaturated organic compound touobtain the desired adduct. it is also possiblein manyicases, however,

to subsequently modify or increase the sizeof the siloxane portion of a siloxane-organic adduct without harming the functional groups introduced during an initialaaddition reaction, by simply subjecting the resulting s'iloxane-adduct to conventional acid or alkaline equilibration techniques with other siloxanes. 1

it is interestingto note that the catalytic activity of platinum in promoting, the foregoing addition reactions isapparently unique, in that, other catalytic-substances including, for example, copper, Raney nickel, cyclopentadienyl nickel, aluminum chloridc, and ditertiary butyl to be expected inadvance:of rny-investigations,since ut t ithadbeen establishedpreviouslythat 1 a peroxide, are ineffective for the same purpose. 0n the other hand, the selective utility ofplatinum as a catalyst within the systems of the general class described lw'as not K Q)gsiosit'carnfv .cone elastomers or thermosetting resins.

for example, produces a pronounced poisoning effect on platinum (see Poisoning of Platinum Catalyst at High Temperatures, R. H. Savage; 1. Chem. Phys, 16, 237- 240, 1948).

In actual practice of the process of the invention, I prefer to employ the platinum in the form of a multicomponent or heterogeneous catalyst consisting of either platinum supported on finely-divided charcoal (platinized charcoal), or platinum deposited on the gamme allotrope of alumina (platinum-on-gamma-alumina). While the catalyst metal may be employed in any concentration within the range 0.0015.0 percent by weight (elemental platinum), based on total reactants, I have found that most of the reactions proceed smoothly in the presence of one to two percent by weight of platinum-ou-gamma-alumina, containing one to two. percent by weight of elemental platinum. Generally, conditions of catalyst concentration, reaction time, and temperature of reaction are not critical, but vary somewhat in accordance with the specific reactants employed. It is essential to effect stirring of the reaction throughout the time of treatment, however, in order to establish and maintain uniform dispersion of the solid catalyst within the liquid reaction phase. In most cases, the reactions can be brought to completion with good yields of the adducts by heating the reactants at temperatures within the range IOU-160 C. for periods ranging from two to. ten (2-10) 'hours.

The unique compounds produced by the process of the invention may be employed for a plurality of different uses, including use as intermediates for purposes of introducing a particular organic group into siloxane polymers by conventional equilibration techniques. they find direct use. as low to intermediate viscosity oils for the same general purposes as conventional silicone oils, and forsuch special applications as their specific functional group might indicate. Thus, such general uses would include application as mold releases, cosmetic ingredients, lubricants, antifoams, hydraulic fluids,

' etc., whereas the specific uses would depend on utilization of polar groups,'for example, for greater lubricity,

solvent resistance, and the like.

'Many of the compounds obtainable in accordance with my process may be used in the production of sili- Thus, those adducts containing unsaturation (see Examples 4, 5, 13, '14 and 35, infra) can be combined with other siloxanes to yield rubbersof superior properties, or quicker curing thermosetting :resins. Those with polar Organic groups (see Examples 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 31, 32,34 and 35, infra) may be incorporated within silicone elastomers or thermosetting resins to' contribute greater strength, superior cohesive and adhesive forces in bonding to other materials, greater solvent resistance, etc.

These compounds which contain long hydrocarbon.

chains (see'Examples 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 16, infra) may beused to give silicone oils or polymers greater compatibility withzorganic oils or polymers. Compounds containing organic ester groups (see Examples 9, l

and 11, infra) will react with either organic compounds or polymers and undergo all of the conventional reactions characteristic of organic esters. For example, by ester exchange, these compounds can be incorporated intoalkyd type "resins or ingredients. i i

The compounds containingaldehyde or acetal groups (see Examples 11 and 12, infra) will undergo all of the usual organic reactions for such groups, and thereby. They introduce silicon compounds into new products. may be;employed, for example, as ingredients for copolymers with phenolic, melamine, or'urea resins or components. -The epoxy-bearing compounds (see Example The compounds containing functional hydroxyl groups (see Examples 18, 19, 24, 25 and 35, infra) can be" em ployed for the introduction of silicones into alkyd resins, polyurethanes, and such other organic combinations reactive to the hydroxy group. The cyano functional compounds (see Example 34, infra) may be converted to carboxyl or amino compounds by conventional techniques, and used to introduce these functions into other silicone systems. Lastly, the compounds containing cyclic Si-(CH ),-O groups (see Examples 31 and 32, infra) may be employed as reactive carriers for introducing silicon compounds into hydroxyl-containing organic systems.

It is believed that the invention may be best understood by reference to the specific examples presented hereinafter as well as the additional descriptive subject matter associated therewith, wherein I have described 7 the preparation of a relatively large variety of typical In addition,

15, infra) may beemployed in .an analogousrnannertointroduce silicone compounds into organic epoxy resins or other organic systems.

.'groupsfintosilicone-organic copolymer hydraulic uid compounds in accordance with the foregoing principles and procedures. For convenience, the following summary describes the general subject matter covered by the examples:

Examples l-S illustrate the addition of simple unsatn' rated hydrocarbons to siloxanes containing SiH groups;

The siloxanes include:

Disiloxane H/Si=1/2- Trisiloxane H/Si=1/3 Polysiloxane H/Si=1/8 The organic compounds include:

Alkene Alkyne Examples 6-14 illustrate the addition of hydrocarbons containing vinyl unsaturation and an additional functional group to siloxanes containing SiH groups;

The siloxanes include:

Examples 15-35 illustrate the addition of hydrocarbons containing allyl unsaturation and an additional function group to siloxanes containing SiH groups;

The siloxanes include Trisiloxane H/Si='1/3 Disiloxane l H/Si=1 Polysiloxane H/Si=1/7 V Tetrasiloxane H/Si'=-l/2 The organic functional groups include: Example No. Ether 15 and 16' Epoxy -Q 16 Ester j l7 Alcohol 18 19, 24, 31

'1 I t and 32 Nitrile j 34 ExampleZS illustrates a method for increasing the molecular weight of the adduct obtained in Example 19 by equilibration with (Me Si0) Y Example 33 illustrates the reaction of a siloxane containing SiH with an unsaturated silane rather than with unsaturated organic compounds as employed in the pre ,ceding'examplesy I 1 w E Example 35 illustrates the reaction of an acetylenic compound containing a functional hydroxytgroup' with-a trisiloxane';

-'-.-,Example 36 describes ,Ithe' addition" to hydrosiloxy groups of 'hexachlorobicycloheptenyl"pentenoateg l,1-di-" hydroperflu'orobutyl pentenoate; and l,-1,5 trihydroper. open yl oiety-Qand hexachlorobicyclohepteny pen'tfeno'ate, for purposesof fincorpo i ating the' With furtherreference to the examples which follow, it'will be'noted'that siloxan es containing silanichydrogens have been reacted with a large variety of unsaturated residues, and: 113 grams of the desired adduct which yielded the followingphysical and analytical data:

organi compounds including esters ethers alcohols "Bbflingljpioint 84:880 CJDB I s s 25 acetals, aldehydes, and others. It will be further noted Reflactve Index -thatwhereas most of the reactions proceeded readily to a give pure adducts in high yields. others proceeded Perdent i Perem equally well but were lowered in yields due to side reactions, and a few systems did not react at all- It is Found, 53. 24,7 10,9 considered that the specific siloxane, heptainethyltri- Theoretical siloxane, was'particula'rly suited for purposes of establisha 7 ing the operability of the addition mechanism with vari- In a similar manner, heptamethyltrisiloxane was added ous unsaturates, since the adducts formed were usually to octene-l in the presence of platinum-on-charcoal catapure, distillable compounds. The unsaturated .comlyst. pounds which reacted most successfully with either 15 ,EXAMPLE 2 Me SiQ (MeSiHO)SiMe or Me SiO(EtSiHO)SiMe are L r p p i listed below in tabulated form together with the yields P r 3 4 W". 19 wfl e y lwl qy q of adductsobtained. In addition, the unsaturated com- 3 a Di Hfl (IQ-Catalyzed therpounds which were found to react somewhat less readily maladdlt10n of heptamethyltrzszloxane to octane-1 "with siloxanes containing silanic hydrogen are also tabu- Th thermal (non-catalyzed) addition of heptamethyllated for reference p p The unsammtes which a trisiloxane to octene-l was investigated, and in separate be classified as non-reactive were acrylonitrile and allyl x i nt f d at 175 C and 225 3, uly amine- Acrylonitfile, for p could added 34 mole-percent yields of the desired adduct were obto heptamethyltrisiloxane at temperatures up to 200 C., i d with Without a Platinum Catalyst A 300 cubic centimeter stainless steel vessel attached TABLE to a rocking autoclave was charged with 45 grams (0.4

p mole) of octene-l and 89 grams (0.4 mole) of hepta- Unsaturated Compound? w h f readily methyltrisiloxane. The vessel and-its contents were 0mm? comamm silanic hydrogen rocked while heating at 175 C. for 7 hours. At the end of this time, the vessel was cooled to room temperature, Unsaturated mm d lg i2 and 131.5 grams of watenwhite reaction products were p i I fib recovered. Upon distillation of the products there were obtained 126 grams of low boilers, 1.5 grams of tarry 80 I residues, and 4.0 grams of the desired adduct (B.P. 88- I so/0.3 mm. Hg; n 5 ==1.4128).

87 EXAMPLE 3 QHFCHCHQOOECE7CHI 62 Preparation of [(M2SiO)15(C3H17) Sl0] by addition CH CH O V 66 40 of octane-1 to polysiloxane [(Me SiO) tIH SiO)] gg lgg gggfil g 5 A slloxane copolymerof composition 01150011103 [(Me SiO) (H SiO) I was reacted with octene-l by adding a dilute toluene s'o- .Thesiloxane ad dslfithrough the conjugated system o=o-o=0. lution of the copolymer dropwise to a refluxing mixture "Some condensation otSi-H with the-OH groupoccurs. 5 of 0ctene 1 and platinum catalyst at 0 C The TABLE I-B silanic hydrogen in the .copolymer was replaced by octyl -Unsaturated compounds which react less re'aa'ily with groups as b ailalysis a f m m fi siloxanes containing silanic hydrogen, gagglysls of the reaction product yielded the following r r, f Yield Unsaturated Compound (Mole, Percent Percent Percent Percent) C Si H "onponoooom V 27 Found; 43.9. an 10.1 OHg CHOHQOOCCHQ "1-; 53 55 Theoretical 40.0 31.4 9.7 QH -OHQHO 34 The siloxane adds 1,4 to theco jugated system"o=o- =0. P f b gf t z l l I h I I p a D ,1. q reparation 0 ES trzmet y si oxy' viny met y si one I SEMPL UMATURATeDSHYDRQYARBON [(Me SiO) Si(Me )CH=CH by addition of hepta- ExAMPLEIl methyltrisiloxane 'to-acetylene Q Preparation of bis(trimethylf Y) a y Heptamethyltrisiloxane and acetylene were reacted by M Q M C JI *d o hepm' injecting the siloxane compound at a constant rate'intoan imepthylmslloxane to octenel atmosphere of acetylene at 130 C.- in the presence of a 5G0 cubic centimeter, three-necked flask equipped solvent and platinum catalyst to form the adduct indiwith stirrer, thermometer and reflux condenser was cated- T e o as rr d out i this mann r t charged with 44.3 grams (0.4 mole) of octene-l, 1-11 avoid formation f the s mp u t grams (0.5 mole) of heptamethyltrisiloxane, and 1.5 (MessiohfsuMe)cHzcfisuM)(osiMgah. grams. (1.0 wt.-percent) of one percent platrnum-onr i t A 7 gamma-alumina catalyst. The. reaction mixture was v sS Q)2 .(M 'l Q heated with stirring'irom 125'110 C. for one hour,

following which, the flask and its contents 'werelc'ooled j to room temperature and thegproducts centrifuged 'to remove the catalyst; On rectification'of 'thepr'ofduets, there was obtained 33 grams of lowboilers, 2.5 grams of 7 were placed 200 cubic centimeters of tetrahydrofuran and 2.0 grams of one percent platinum-on-gamma-alumina. After flushing with nitrogen at 350 pounds per square inch pressure, three times, the bomb was heated to 130 C. and pressured with acetylene to 265 pounds per square inch. Heptamethyltrisiloxane, in total amount of 160 grams (0.72 mole), was injected into the bomb at a rate of 10 milliliters per five minutes. The total uptake of acetylene was 194 pounds per square inch over a period of 2.5 hours. After cooling, the content of the bomb was removed, the bomb being washed with 100 milliliters of acetone, and the tetrahydrofuran-ace- 'tone solution was filtered to separate the catalyst. The solvent was removed by distillation and the residue was fractionated through a 45-plate column. Bis(trimethylsiloxy) vinylmethylsilane, in amount 117.5 grams (66%) was obtained. A residue of high boilers amounting to 13.5 grams remained. The desired adduct yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point 46-48 C. (8.8 mm.). Refractive index (r2 13941-13942.

Percent Percent Percent Bromine O Si H Number Found 38. 9 33. 6 9. 3 99 Theoretical. 43. 6 33. 9 9. 7 72 EXAMPLE 5 Boiling point l20-120.5 C. Refractive index (11 13920-13930.

Percent Percent Percent C Si H Fdulid. Q. -4-.- 46.6 35.0 9.7 Theoretical 48. 32. 0 10. 8

Unsaturation of -this compound was clearly demonstrated by infrared analysis, and by the fact that vinyl acetate, acrylonitrile, and styrene were successfully copolyrnerized with the compound. I

The data for Examples 1 through are summarized EXAMPLE 6 7 Preparation of beta-(Z-methoxyethoxy)ethyl-bis(trimethylsiloxy)methylsilane by addition of heptamethyltrisiloxane to vinylmethyl "Cellosolve" [(2-mcthoxyethoxy)ethylene} A 500 cubic centimeter, three-necked flask equipped with stirrer, thermometer and reflux condenser, was charged with 155 grams (0.7 mole) of heptamethyltrisiloxane, 41 grams (0.4 mole) of vinylmethyl Cellosolve, and 1.96 grams of one percent platinum-on-gamma-alumina catalyst (1 wt. percent). The reaction mixture was heated with stirring from l20-145 C. for two and one-half hours. After this period, the flask and its contents were cooled to room temperature and the catalyst was removed by centrifuging. Upon distillation of the products, there was obtained 95.5 grams of low boilers, 4.5 grams of residues, and 87 grams of the desired adduct. The compound yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point -72 C./0.5 mm. Hg. Refractive index (n 1.4093.

Percent O EXAMPLE 7 Preparation of beta-chloroethoxyerhyl-bis(trimethylsiloxy) methylsilane [(Me SiO) Si(Me)(CH O(CH Cl] by addition of heplamethyltrisiloxane to vinyl-2-chl0roethyl ether [(2-chloroethoxy)ethylene] in amount of 73.3 grams (71% yield based on reacted z -2 The compound Yildedth'e fllwing P s and ytical a Boiling point; 127 0/9 a...

within the-following table for convenient reference: Refractive index (n 1.4163-1.4180.

TABLE II a r V g Addition 0 siloxanes to unsaturated hydrocarbons Yield Catalyst 1% Temp. Time of Exa nple Slloxane(n1oles) Olefin (moles) Pt-on-AlzO; C.) (hr.)' Adduct Formula-of Adduct I (wt. percent) (mole 7 percent) 1'..'- 0.5 Meiero(Mes1Ho)siMe,.. 0.3 octane-1. 0.5 wt i 0ent 130-140 a s8 o 5 05M S1000 smohslM 01 t 1 1 on'cfiamoal' 20-160 1 r 1 .93 e e 00 ene- 1 M S oaMdsioavresinmsiM-i an n 175 7 a e 0.4Me S10(MeSlH O)SlMm do n 225 .7 '4 0.oa[(M ;s10)nH;s10 1.2 octene-l 0.5 a onllodifled [(Me;SiO) r(GH11)SiO],

I I V I V poymer q Q.72Me3Si0(MeSlHO)Sl1\'/le3 194 p.s.i.g. 0135011---- 2.5 as M 510 SlM CH= 1.1 Me;SlO(MeSiHO)SiMe 388'p.s.i.g. 0175011.-.. 1 130 3.0 51.5y G31 )2 (t e) v V Meas10s1Me2rI. 245 .s.1. 0115011.--. ..51. 5 metsiosiMezonson,

Indicates,reactionscarried out in a 300 0. stainless steel pressure. vessel. 2 j

has-theboiling point 127:128" (90 mm.) refractive index ((1 5) of 1.4180; and density,( d of 0.927.

Percent Cl Found e I 1 1.17 ThfiOI'CtiCal V.

l by addition of bis(trimethylsil0xy),tris(methyl, hydrogen silo xane) '[Me ;';iO(SiMeHO) iMe to vinyl- .s sarx cther.

Into a one-liter flask equipped with a stirrer, reflux condenser, and thermometer were charged 296 grams mole} of CH .=CHG(CH CH 94 grarn s( O. 27. mole) of Me SiO(SiMeHO) 'SiMe ;and 3 grams of one percent platinum-on-gamrna{alumina catalyst. "The reaction mixture was heated at150l60 C. with stirring for eight hours. On cooling to room temperature the products congealed to a waxy solid. The products were dis solved in 300 cubic centimeters of benzene, the catalyst removed by centrifuging the solution thus produced; and the benzene was then removed by distillation to,130 C. p du t we e t e .va l um stri ne in lst art ether, inarnount 62 grams, was distilled at a head temperature of 130-150 C, at 0.3 pressure, and with a .kete e p at of 55- 75"- C-. 08. ram of h desired; adduct 7 lVIBaSiO [lVIeSKCHQzO (0 Hz) 7CH31sSiMG3 (111 UNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS CON- TAINING EUNCTLQNAL ESTER GRQ UP S .(VINXL EXAMPLE 9 Preparation of beta carbometh oxyethyl bis(trimethylmay lmai a t 3 2). i(M )z al addition of, hisgr iatetizylsiiggty.)methyl iilane to methylacrylatez t With methyl acrylate, an adduct was isolated in percent yield and considerable amounts of high boiling compounds were formed. One such high bpiler corresponde d by analysis to r i Me sio 8i (Me) OSi Me OSiMe 2 substituents located in beta positiontosilicon are relatively unstable and subject to decomposition.

Into a one" liter flask equipped with stirrer, reflux condenser, and dropping funnel, werecharged 111 grams (0.5 mole) of (Me SiO) SiMeH and 1. 5 grams of 'one i It would seem from the results. of this work that ester percent platinum on-ganima alurnina catalyst. After heating the mixture to' 140 Cr, 69 "grams (0.8 mole) of 10 heated for an additional five hours at -150 C. The reaction mixture. was thencooled to roornternperature and centrifuged to remove the catalyst. Fractionationof the products yielded 39. grams (25 mole-percent yield) of (MeSiO) Si(Me) (CH 'COOMe. The adduct yielded the following physical "and analytical data: 0

Boiling point 4042 C./0.2 mm.

Refractive index (11 1.4046.

PerccntC Percent Si Percent 111 tion equivalent, meq.

per grant Found; 41. 2 27. 2 8.9 3.1

Theoreticalu 42 s. 21.2 9.1 3.2

EXAMPLE 10 Preparation. at 2cm a e axy hy bi t m y l l- ..met ylsilana [(MfiaS )2 2 2 a] y addition of bis(trihtethylsiloxy)methylsilane to vinyl acetate:

Into a 300 cubic centimeter steel bomb were charged 111 grams (0.5 mole) of he'ptamethyltrisiloxane, 34.4 grams (0.4 mole) er vinyl acetate, and 2.9 grams (2. wt.- percent) of two percent platinum-on-gamrna-alumina. Thejvessel. was rocked at C. for a period of six hours. contents of the bomb were removed and the catalyst separated by use of a centrifuge. Fractionation of the material yielded 79.0 grams (25.6% yield) of the desired adduct which had: boiling point 57-72 C./8.0 nim.; n =1.39021.3929. After redistillation, the following physical and analytical data were obtained with the adduct: l i

TAINING FUNCTIONAL ACETAL OR ALDE- HYQE GROUPS (VINYL UNSATURATION) It was found that silicon compounds containing aldehyde groups can be prepared by the addition of Si-H to acetal derivatives of the unsaturated .aldehydes followed by hydrolysis of the acetal adduct. Acrolein was converted to the acetal by reaction with ethyl orthoformate. The acrolein acetal reacted well with at 140 C. to yield the adduct at approximately 70 percent of theoretical yield. Hydrolysis of the acetal adduct was carried out in tetrahydrofuran solvent at 70 C. with dilute hydrochloric acid. The total synthesis is illustrated Preparation of gamma, gam ma-diethoxypropyl-bMyrimethylsiloxy)methylsilane n eisionsitMe) (Cantonment by ame... i

Heptamethyltrisiloxane t0 acrolein acetal Into a one-litergthree-necked flask equipped "waits reflux condenser and thermometer, there were placed 222 "grams (1 mole) of heptamethyltrisiloxane, 75 grams (0.58 mole) of acrolein acetal, and 1.5 grams (0.8 wt.- percent) of one percent platinum-on-gamma-alumina catalyst. The reaction mixturewas heated with stirring at 130-140 C. At 140 C. an exothermic reaction ensued and it became necessary toremove heat from the flask. After a few minutes the reaction subsided and heating was continued at 145 C. for one-half hour. Following this heating period, the flask and its contents were cooled to room temperature and the catalyst was removed by filtering. Upon distillation of the products, there was obtained 120 grams of low boilers, 8 grams of residues, and 146 grams of the desired adduct. The compound yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Preparation of beta formylethyl bis(trimethylsiloxy) methylsilane [(Me SiO) Si(Me) (Ch CHO] by hydrolysis of the heptamethyltrisiloxane acrolein acetal adduct of Example 11 Into a 250 cubic centimeter flask equipped with a reflux condenser, there were placed 39.9 grams (0.11 mole) of the acrolein acetal adduct of heptamethyltrisiloxane, 45 grams of tetrahydrofuran as solvent, and cubic centimeters of a one percent aqueous solution of hydrogeri chloride. Thernixture was refluxed for 6 hours at 75 C. Following this treatment, the products were neutralized with aqueous sodium bicarbonate, desolvated and distilled under reduced pressure through a fractionating column. From the distillation, there were obtained 5 grams of the desired silicon aldehyde, and 16 grams of high boiling products. The adduct yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point 58-60 C./ 0.5 mm.

Refractive index (n 1.4085. 7

Percent Percent Percent C Si H Found 43. 1 28. 4 9. 6 Theoretical 43. l 30. 1 9. 3

The 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone derivative of the aldehyde had a melting point of 73-75 C. The 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone prepared directly from the acrolein acetal-heptamethyltrisiloxane adduct, melted at 73-74 C. and contained 13.5 Si. (Theory Si=17.9%

. EXAMPLE 13 Preparation of beta-methylvinyloxy-bis(trimethylsiloxy)- methylsilane[Me SiO) Si(Me)OCH:CHCI-I by addition of.heptamethyltrisiloxane to acrolein 12 grams (1 mole) of heptamethyltrisiloxane and 36 grams (0.64 mole)'of acrolein, 1 gram of PANA (inhibitor), and 2 grams of one percent platinum-on-gamma-alumina catalyst. The mixture was heated for seven (7) hours with stirring from 60-115 C. At the end of this time,

the flask and its contents were cooled to room temperature and the products centrifuged to remove the catalyst. Upon distillation of the products there were obtained 106 grams of low boilers, 52 grams of high boilers, 12.5 grams Preparation of beta-ethylvinyloxy-bis(trimethylsiloxy)- ethylsilane[ (Me SiO) Si(Et) OCH=CHCH CH by addition of bis(trimethylsiloxy)ethylsilane t0 crotonal dehyde Into a 500 cubic centimeter flask equipped with reflux condenser, stirrer, and nitrogen inlet tube, were charged 47.5 grams (0.2 mole) of (Me SiO) SiEtI-I, 42 grams (0.6 mole) of CH CH=CHCHO, and 0.9 gram of one percent platinum-on-gamma-alumina catalyst. The mixture was heated under a nitrogen atmosphere with stirring for nine (9) hours at -150 C. It was then cooled to room temperature and centrifuged to remove the catalyst. Upon stripping to C. at 1 mm. there was obtained 84 grams of volatile product. Fractionation of the volatilematerial gave 47 grams (77 mole-percent yield) of (Me SiO) Si(Et)OCH=CHCH CH Identity of the adduct was established by the fact that it hydrolyzed during preparation of the 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone derivative, and the derivative formed was that of butyraldehyde. The adduct yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point 55-57 C./0.5 mm. Refractive index (n 1.4076.

Percent Percent Percent o s1 H Found .1 46. 6 i 26. 0 10. 4 Theoretical 46.4 27.3 9.8

(V) UNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS CONTAIN- ING FUNCTIONAL ETHER GROUPS (ALLYL'UN- SATURATION) V EXAMPLE 15 Preparation of gamma glycidoxypropyl bis(trimethylsiloxy)-methylsilane cooled to room temperature and filteredto removeithe 1 catalyst. "The crude products -werestripped. .to' 120.?

C. at 0.5mm. yielding grams of volatile, products.

i a viscous oil.

- Fractionation of these: products yielded 95; grams {5.6.5

Boiling point 94-98 C./0.2 mm. Refractive index (n 1.4200.

Percent Percent Percent. Epoxy O Si H Equiv.

Found -1 Theoretical EXAMPLE 16 Preparation of a linear allyl ether-silicone c0p0lymer- SiMea SItiMea l l mole) of Me SiO (EtSiHO) SiMe 19.6 grams, (0.2

mole) of [CH =CHCH O, and 0.8 gram of one percent platinumon-gamma-catalyst. The mixture was heated with stirring for twelve hours at 150160 C. After cooling to room temperature and removal, of the catalyst by filtration, there was collected 74.5 grams of This material was heated to 200 C. at 0.5 mm. to remove low boiling products. The residual material was a linear polymer weighing 62.5 grams and having a viscosity of 110 centistokes at 25 C. The poly- Iner yielded the following analytical data:

Hydrolyzable Percent Si Hydrogen,

cc./g.

Found 26.0 1.4 9 Theoretical 27. 4 0

(VI) UNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS CONTAIN- ING FUNCTIONAL ESTER GROUPS (ALLYL UN- SATURATION) EXAMPLE 17 Preparation of gamma-acet0xypr0yl-bis(trimethylsiloxy)- methylsilane [(Me SiO) Si (Me)(CH OOCCH by addition of heptamethyltrisiloxane to allyl acetate Heptamethyltrisiloxane added to ally] acetate using a platinum catalyst. Side reactions occurred- Me3s o)tsi Me)H+on onongo d cH (MeaSiO)zSi(Me)(CHzhooOOHa and probably account for the relatively low yields for this addition. The reaction of allyl acetate with heptamethyltrisiloxane yielded propylene and the acetoxy dell ll ESi-H+CH2=OHCH2O C-CH ESl(CHg)30 OCH;

Beta addition (stable) Into a 500 cubic centimeter, three-necked flask equipped with stirrer, reflux condenser and thermometer, there were charged 70 grams (0.7 mole) of allyl acetate, 66 grams (0.3 mole) of heptamethyltrisiloxane, and 1 gram of one percent platinum-on-gamma-alumina catalyst. The mixture was heated from 110150 C. with stirring for twelve (12) hours. After this period of heating, a total of 7 cubic centimeters of liquified gas collected from the reaction in a trap was cooled in an acetone- Dry Ice bath. The boiling point of this condensible gas was 48 to 46 C. (propylene boiling point=46 C.). The flask and its contents were cooled to room temperature and the liquid products were filtered to remove the catalyst. Upon rectification of the products,

. there were obtained 31 grams of low boilers, 21 grams-of (Me SiOMSKMe) 02 1-0113 (B.P.. 3840 C./0.8 mm. Hg; n =1.3910) and 51.5 grams of the adduct,

(Me SiO) Si(M) (CH OOC-CH (B.P. 67-70 C./0.8 mm. Hg; n =1.4098; saponification equiv. 3.1 meq./g.theory3.1 me /g.) and 5.5 grams of residues. Analysis of the desired adduct yielded (VII) UNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS CON- TAINING FUNCTICNAL ALCOHOL GROUPS (ALLYL UNSATURATION) EXAMPLE 18 .Preparation of gamma-hydroxypropyl-bis(trimethylsiloxy)-ethylsilane [(Me SiO) Si(ET)(CH OH] by addition -01 bis- (trimethylsiloqcy)ethylsilane to allyl alcohol:

Into a 500 cubic centimeter flask equipped with stirrer and reflux condenser, there were charged grams (0.4

mole) of"(Me SiO) Si(Et) H, 46.5 grams (0.8 mole) of CH =CHCH OH, and 1.4 grams of one percent platinumon-gamma alumina catalyst, all under a nitrogen blanket. The mixture was heated at C. to C. for ten hours. After cooling to room temperature, the catalyst was removed by filtration and 107.5 grams of products were distilled. Upon fractionating there was obtained 98 grams (83 mole-percent yield) of the desired adduct. The

compound yielded the following physical and analytical values: 1 Boiling point 82-86 C./0.8 mm. Refractive index (n 1.4186.

Percent Percent Percent Percent 0 Si H OH Found 43. 4 28. 3 10. 1 5. 8 Theoretical 44.9 28.5 10.2 8.3

EXAMPLE 19 Preparation of gamma-hydroxypro pyl-bis(trimethylsii- I oxy )melhylsilane [(Me SiO) Si(Me) (CH OH] gby addition of heptamethyltrisiloxane to ally! alcohol:

. Into acne-liter, three-necked flask equipped withre ,fiuxfcondenser, stirrerand thermometer, there were 'charged 111 grams (0.5 mole) of heptamethyltrisiloxane,

23.2 grams (0.4 mole) of allyl alcohol, and 1.5 grams (1 wt.-percent) of one percent platinum-on-gamma-alumina catalyst. The flask and its contents were heated with stirring for a period of one and one-half hours over a temperature range of 100150 C. Following this heating, the products were cooled to room temperature and the catalyst removed by filtering. Upon distillation of the products, there were obtained 31.5 grams of low boilers, 81.6 grams oi the desired adduct, and 12.2 grams of the residues. The compound yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point 82-85 C./2 mm. Hg. Refractive index (n 1.4133.

Percent Percent Si H blocked siloxane.

10 platinurn-on-gamma-alumina catalyst.

there was obtained 91 grams of a clear oil having a viscosity at 25 C. of 9.8 cs.

The reaction of the resulting Si-H-endblocked polymer with allyl alcohol was carried out to yield an OH-end- Thus, into a 500 milliliter flask equipped with a thermometer, reflux condenser and magnetic stirrer, there were charged 71.5 grams (0.07 mole of the Si-H-endblocked polymer, 29 grams (0.5 mole) of allyl alcohol, and 1.0 gram of one percent by weight The 7 reactants were heated at reflux (95-113" C.) for eleven (11) hours. After filtering and removing the excess allyl alcohol under reduced pressure, there was obtained 75.0 grams of a clear oil having a viscosity at 25 C. of 53.6

5 cs. The polymer was found to contain 2.55 percent 0H (theory=2.98%

EXAMPLE 25 7 Preparation of trimethylsilyl-endblocked hydroxypropylmethylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer by equilibration of gamma-hydroxypr0pyl-bis(trimethylsilane with octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane The use of bis(trimethylsiloxy) gamma-hydroxypropylviscosity of the oil was found to be a function of the amount of endblocker employed. This work demonstrates a method for increasing the molecular weight of TABLE III Effect of temperature on the reaction 1 of allyl alcohol with heptamethyltrisiloxane Pressure Yield Recovered Starting Materials I (p.s.l.) of 1 N C R t t (Ml (3161;. Developed at- Qil/Ellid E m e 0. 0110. 01 080 an S 0 9S 0 e x87 p per- Allyl Me;S10(MeSiHO)SiMez Temp. Res. cent) Alcohol (Moles) Press. (Moles) V 0.4 Me SiO(MeSiHO)SiMe i {0.5 o nl gg gr g a i 04 e i e 1 e3. 3 {0.5 CH CHCH V 9- H V ff fg% 15 32 0.54 0.25 0.6 Me SiO(MeSlHO)SiMes V V {0] QHSFQHGEMOH 1 20 25-32 Superscript references:

1 All experiments were carried out for 6 hr. with 1 wt.-percent of 1% Pt-on-gamma alumina catalyst.

1 Experiments in which the yield was calculated as the crude adduct, which was stripped up to the distillation temperature. 8 Experiments in which the yield was calculated from the distilled product.

4 The gas was found to consist of 5 parts hydrogen to 1 part propylene with traces of methane also present.

5 Some MerSiOSiMei was observed in allyl alcohol fractions.

EXAMPLE 24 I Preparation of bis(gamma-hydroxypropyl) endblocked An SiH-endbloclred dimethylsiloxane having the calculated structure indicated above was preparedby equilibrating 88.8 grams (0.3 mole)'cf. dimethylsiloxane cyclic tetramer and 13.4 grams (0.1 mole) sym-dihydrogem tetrarnethyldisiloxane for twenty-four hours at room temperature' using-1.0 gram of IOOpercent sulfuric acid-as Traces of 0H =OHOHO also found in lights.

the adduct of Example 19, (Me SiO) Si(Me) (CI-IQQOH, V

by equilibration with (Me SiO) V Thus, in a typical example, a 25 x' 200 millimeter test tube was charged with 11.84 grams (0.04 mole) of dimethylsiloxane cyclic tetramer, 2.80 grams (0.01 mole) of bis(trimethylsiloxy) gamma hydrcxypropylrnethylsilane and 0.042 grams ofpotassiuni silanolate catalyst (containing 4.0 wt-percent i K).

oil bath at C. for six (6) hours. After cool g h resulting polymer, there Was O ta n d 14 s of f oil having a calcnlated molecular weight; of 1464.

fcatalyst. After washing out the sulfuric acid catalyst'l75 rners prepared by the foregoing technique. 7

The test tub w 7 stoppered tightly and heated in a constant temperature 7 TABLE IV Equilibration' of (Me SiO) Si(Me) (CH OH with (Me SiO) at 150C. for six hours using 0.3 wt.-percent KO(Me SiO) K of 4.0 percent by weight potassium as catalyst The thermal and catalytic dehydration of the allyl alcohol adduct of heptamethyltrisiloxane of Example 19 was investigated. This product can be isolated without difliculty by distillation at reduced pressures. On heating the adduct to ZOO-210C however, or using an alkaline catalyst at a lower temperature, dehydration proceedsrea'dily to yield the cyclic ester. Thernanner of decomposition and the products recovered are illustrated by the following equation:

(MQ3S10)3S1 (Me) (CH1); OH-

1/2H2 O +l/2Me3Si O SiMes-i-MeaSi O Si (Me) (C H2) 2 C H2 These cyclic esters are very reactive and polymerize readily on contact with moisture and are useful intermediates for preparing new types of silicone polymers.

Thus, into a 250 cubic centimeter flask connected to a fractionating column there was placed 54 grams (0.19 mole) of (Me SiO) SiMe(CH CH CH OI-I). The compound was heated at 210-260 C. for six (6) hours during which time the following fractions were collected at the head of the column:

Fraction B. P., Wt. m, Cryoscopic 0. (g.) Mol. wt.

1; ifid 209 (rhm- 'l o).

Fraction 3 was identified as the compound,

Allie MegSiOSiCHrCHzCH:

Analysis also showed: Molar refract. Found 51.84 Theoretical 52.18

This productcan also be prepared from Me SiO 2SiMe 3 and allyl alcohol by dehydration and rearrangement at C. in the presence of an alkaline catalyst such as potassium hydroxide.

o p orn- MaaS1O[MeSi(CH2):OH]2SiMe elMeaSiOSi(Me)(CHz)2CHs+HaO EXAMPLE 32 Preparation of 1,1-dz'methyl-I,Z-siloxacyclopentane This compound was prepared by the procedure of Example 31, by the dehydration of HO(CH SiMe OSiMe (CH OH which is the adduct of sym-tetramethyldisiloxane and allyl alcohol:

Thus, into a one-liter flask equipped with magnetic stirrer, thermometer and reflux condenser, there were charged 134 grams (1.0 mole) of HMe SiOSiMe H, 145 grams (2.5 moles) of CH =CHCH OH and 1.5 grams of one percent by weight platinum-on-garnma-alumina catalyst. The mixture was heated to 76 C. at which point the temperaturerose rapidly to C. over a period of ten minutes. After coolingthe reaction mix ture to 73 C. it was heated an additional. three hours between 73102 C. The platinum catalyst was removed from the reaction'mixture by filtration and the product'sdistilled. Repeated fractionation of the products under reduced pressure (3.5 mm.) resulted in intramolecuardehydration of the allyl alcohol adduct at 100-130 C. The cyclic product,

reacted with the water evolved such that a pure material was not obtainedin this manner. The cyclic product was isolated by dehydration of the allyl alcohol adduct (weight 60 grams) in refluxing toluene solution and removal of; the water formed. Distillation of the cyclic compoundfrom the toluene. solution gave 42 grams (0.36mole) of or a yield of 18 mole percent. The compound yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point c 103-104 Refractive index (n 1.4190 Density (d 0.873

Percent Percent Percent Cryo- Molar C S! H scopic Refract.

Mol. Wt.

Found 49. 4 22. 9 9. 5 119 33. 31 Theoretical 51.7 24.1 9.7 116 33:54

The following tabulated "data summarize the'additions of siloxanes to unsaturated alcohols:

amiss TABLE V Additions of siloxanes to unsaturated alcohols 1 Catalyst Yield Example Reactauts (Moles) 1 percent e r r otAd- Reference Pt-ou Temp. Time duct umber A1203 0.) (Hr) (Mole (weight per Siloxane Unsaturated Alcohol percent) cent) 18 0.4 MtsSiO(EtSlFIO)SlI\ IG3 0.8 CH =CIICH2OFI 1 100-150 10 87 19 0.5 MeaSiO(MeSiFl'0)SiMe:; 0.4 CH2=CHOH2OH 1 105-140 1.5 b 80 0.3 Me3Si0(MeSlHO)SiMea 1 CHECCHQOH 175 cc. of 1 110-120 16 I 60 n-hutyl ether assnlvent- 1 HM92S1OS1MO2H 2.5 CH1=CHC H 6 76-135 3 0.75 HMerSiOSiMe; 1 CFI=CIICII7OH Qv 0 6 75-94 2. v 14 0.2 MeiSlO(McSiHO)zSlMes; l CHz= CHGHzOH. 1 100-150 8 Superscript Refe ences (adduct yields):

l (MeiSiOhSHEt)(01193011. h (MeaSiOhSNMeHCH'mOH. (MetSlOhSKMe)CTT=O TCTHOHL d Decomposed to MciSHCHmC H1.

0 (MesSiOSl(Me) 0CT1QCH=CFT2. l Decomposed to MeaSiOSHMe) (C'HihCH UNSATURATED SILANE EXAMPLE 33 Preparation of gamma-trimetlzylsiloxypropyl-bis(trimethylsiloxy) ethylsilane I by addition of bis(trimethylsil0xy)ethylsilane t0 trimethyl allyloxysilane The addition mechanism of the invention was also investigated in the reaction of a siloxane containing SiH with .an unsaturated silane rather than with a.pure organic compound as in the preceding examples.

,Ihus, into a 500 cubic centimeter flask equipped with a stirrer, dropping funnel and inlet tube, were charged 71 grams (0.3 mole) of (Me SiO) Si(Et)H and 1 gram of one percent by weight platinum-on-gamma-alumina catalyst. The flask was placed in an oil bath at 145150 C. and heated for 9.5 hours during which time 26 grams (0.2 mole) of Me SiOCH CH=CH was added drop wise. The products were filtered and stripped to 150 C. at 1 mm. pressure. recovered. percent yield) of the desired adduct. The compound yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point 78-82" C./0.7 mm. Refractive index (n 1.4113.

Percent M01. Wt.

F nd T oretleal UNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL CYANO GROUPS (ALLYL UN- SATURATION) EXAMPLE 34 Preparation of gamma-cyanopropyl-bifltrimethylsiloxy)- methylsilane by addition of heptamethyltrisiloxane to allyl cyanide Into a 300 cubic centimeter steel bomb were charged 122 grams (0.55 mole) of heptamethvltrisiloxane, 33.6 grams'(0.5 mole) of allyl cyanide, and two percent by weight of platinum-on-gamma-alumina (2% Pt) catalyst.

83 grams of distillable products were Fractionation yielded 48 grams (66 mo e- I The vessel was rocked at C. for a period of 4 hours.

The bomb was rinsed with acetone, after which the combined solution was centrifuged to remove the catalyst. Distilation of the material yielded 19.5 grams of 0f theoretical yield based on recovered allyl cyanide). The addu ct yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point 68-78 C./0.6 mm. Refractive index (n 1.4058.

Percent Percent N S1 Found 4.6 29.7 Theoretical (C11H2702NS13) 4. 88 29. 2

Pure [(CH SiO] Si(CH (CH CN has the boilingpoint 74-75 C. (1.0 mm); refractive index(n 1.4038; and density (d 0.884.

ACETYLENIC HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FUNCTIONAL HYDROXYL GROUP EXAMPLE 35 Preparation of beta(hydr0xymethyl)vinyl-bis(trimethylsil0xy)methylsilane (57 mole-percent yield). The compound yielded the following physical and analytical data:

Boiling point. 7478 C. at 1 mm.

Refractive index (11 1.4210. 1

Percent Percent Per ent Per ent 0 s1 H OH Found 42 8 20.0 9.3 6.5 Theoretical 43.0 80.1 9.3 6.1

TABLE vnI Reaction conditions and physical properties of 4-pentenoates Reaction Conditions Al ohol (Moles) 0.30 0.248

Toluene COO Volume (ml) Reflux time (Firs) Wate Recove ed (percent Theo Yield e cent) Physical Pro erties:

Boiling Point C.) Refractive Index (111,)...

meow we lemma Three modified copolymer fluids were prepared which exhibited improved lubricating properties as compared to the unmodified copolymer fluid used as the reference fluid. These fluids were (a) A t I [MeSi(CHz)4C 0 O CHzHBH*][MeSi(CHg)4C 0 0 can Hexachlorobicycloheptenyl whereas the reference fluid was-- l [MeSi(CHz) C O 0 0 13914 The cyclic copolymers were prepared by the addition of the corresponding 4-pentenoates (in excess) to a refluxing mixture of (MeHSiO) in the presence of one percent of platinum-on-gamma-alumina (containing one and one-half percent Pt) and butyl ether. In the case of the mixed cyclic copolymer, the HBH methyl 4-pentenoate was added first followed by the addition of butyl 4-pentenoate. The reaction mixtures were refluxed for an additional 10 hours, filtered, treated with decolorizing carbon, and finally stripped under vacuum at 150 C. using nitrogen as a sparge.

. The. physical properties of the resulting modified co- TABLE VIII Physical properties of modified cyclic copolymer fluids Viscosity Pour Fluid d (cs.) Point, F. F.

I [MBSI(CH2)AGOOC|H9]3 1.203 292 -40 [MeSi(CH2)4COOCHZ(OF2)3F] 1.357 36.4 70

I [MeSl(CH COOCHflCFah h 1.388 90.8 --40 d l I [MeSi(CHq); C00CiHa]4 1.019 31.5 -s5 A comparison of the lubricity of the modified cyclic polymer fluids is given in the following table:

1 At 100 pounds breakin. Run on oil recovered from wear test.

It will be noted by reference to the foregoing table that the addition of either HBI-I or the perfluoro endgroups markedly increased the Falex load and the failure temperature in the reciprocating apparatus, thereby demonstrating the enhanced lubricating properties of the modified fluids. In the reciprocating wear test the modified fluids showed very low wear rates, and while an exact comparative value for the unmodified reference fluid is not available, it would be expected to be above 100 mg. 7

Having thus described the subject matter of my in vention, what it is desired to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenicallyunsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum'catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound andsiloxane; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

2. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture consisting of an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free ofolefinically and acetylenicallyunsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, a mutual organic solvent system for said organic compound andsiloxane, and a finely-divided platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon'multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

3. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one car- 'bon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a catalyst consisting of platinum supported on charcoal; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

4. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a heterogeneous catalyst consisting of platinum-ongamma-alumina; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen 'bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

'5. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a-reaction mixture comprising (1) an unsaturated hydrocarbon other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional group selected from the class consisting of ester, ether, aldehyde, acetal, epoxide, nitrile, hydroxyl, and carboxyl groups, (2) a siloxane containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond and selected from the class consisting of siloxanes represented by the unit formula:

leastone radical selected from the group consisting of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals and arm matic hydrocarbon radicals, :such that-- H/Si ratio=1 or less n=2 or any greater whole number; and y=l to 3 and (3) a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond of said organic compound, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane containing the functional group present Within the original organic reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

6. Process for the production of organosilicon com pounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising 1) an unsaturated hydrocarbon other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional group selected from the class consisting of ester, ether, aldehyde, acetal, epoxide, nitrile, hy- :droxyl,and carboxyl groups, (2) a siloxane containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond and selected from the class consisting of siloxanes represented by the unit wherein R represents a mixture of hydrogen and at least one radical selected from the group consisting of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals and aromatic hydrocarbon radicals, such that H/Si ratio=1or less n=2 or any greater whole number; and :1 [0 3 and (3) a heterogeneous catalyst consisting of platinumon-gamma-alumina; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond of said organic compound, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane containing the functional group present Within the original organic reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

7. In a process for the thermal addition of a silanic hydrogen-containing siloxane that is free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals to an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, the improvement that comprises catalyzing the addition reaction with elemental platinum.

8. In a process for the thermal addition of a silanic hydrogen-containing siloxane that is free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals to an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, the improvement that comprises catalyzing said addition reaction with platinum-on-gammaalumina.

9. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic ether groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional ether group,

a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional ether group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

10. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic ester groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional ester group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional ester group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

11. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic acetal groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional acetal group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional acetal group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and re-' covering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

12. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic aldehyde groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional acetal group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containingat least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of'the carbon to carbon multiple bond,'with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional acetal group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; separating and recovering said acetal-siloxane adduct from the reaction mixture; subjecting the acetal-siloxane adduct to hydrolysis in the presence of an acid catalyst to effect conversion of the acetal group to the corresponding aldehyde group; and separating and recovering an aldehyde-siloxane adduct from the hydrolysis mixture.

13. Processlfor the production of polysiloxanes containing organic aldehyde groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon'containing at least one functional aldehyde group and containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to said hydrocarbon, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing-the functional aldehyde group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant;and separating and recovering said aldehyde-siloxane adduct from the reaction mixture.

14. The process as claimed in claim 13 wherein said silanic hydrogen bond adds to the carbonyl group of said aldehyde-containing hydrocarbon reactant.

15. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic epoxy groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional epoxy group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon siloxane adduct containing the functional epoxy group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

16. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic alcohol groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional alcohol group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react .atoms of'the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon siloxane adduct containing the functional alcohol group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

17. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic hydroxy groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional hydroxy group, a siloxane-free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing atleast one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react underinfluence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon -to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon siloxane adduct containing the functional hydroxy group presentwithin the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

18. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic nitrile groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon other than acrylonitrile containing at leastone car- .bon to carbon multiple bond selected from. thegroup 'platinum catalyst to effect additionof the silanic hydrocause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

2. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture consisting of an unsaturated organic compound. other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consistingfof olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of' olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one'silanic hydrogen bond, a mutual organic solvent system for said organic compound and siloxane, and a finely-divided platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compoundand siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect additionof the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane; andseparating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

3. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds" that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydro en bond, and a catalyst consisting of platinum supported on charcoal; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of saidorganic compound and siloxane; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

4.,Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming areaction mixture comprising an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicalsand containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a heterogeneous catalyst consisting of platinumongamma-alumina; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

5. Process for the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising (I) an unsaturated hydrocarbon other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional group selected from the class consisting of ester, ether, aldehyde, acetal, epoxide, nitrile, hydroxyl, and carboxyl groups, (2) a siloxane containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond and selected from the class consisting of siloxanes represented by the unit formula:

wherein R represents a mixture of hydrogen and at least one radical selected from the group consisting of the. saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals and aro matic hydrocarbon radicals, such that- H/Si ratio-=1 or less 11:2 or any greater wholenumber; and, y=1 to 3 and '(3) a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond of said organic compound, With the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane containing the functional group present within the original organic reactant; and separating and recovering said. adduct from the reaction mixture.

6., Processflfor the production of organosilicon compounds that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising ('1 an unsaturated hydrocarbon other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional group selected from the class consisting of ester, ether, aldehyde, acetal, epoxide, nitrile, hydroxyl, and carboxyl groups, (2) a siloxane containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond and selected from the class consisting of siloxanes represented by the unit formula:

[ eal wherein R represents a mixture of hydrogen and at least one radical selected from the group consisting of the saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals and aromatic hydrocarbon radicals, such that- H/Si ratio-:1 or less n=2 or any greater Whole number; and 1:1 to 3 and (3) a heterogeneous catalyst consisting of platinumon-gamma-alumina; heating said reaction mixture to cause the organic compound and siloxane to react under influence of said catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond of said organic compound, with the production of an organosilicon adduct of said organic compound and siloxane containing the functional group present within the original organic reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

7. In a process for the thermal addition of a silanic hydrogen-containing siloxane that is free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals to an unsaturated organic compound other than acrylonitrile and allyl amine containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, the improvement that comprises cataly zi'ng the addition reaction with elemental platinum.

8. In a process for the thermal addition of a silanic hydrogen-containing siloxane that is free of olefinically taining organic ether groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic. bonds and at least one functional ether group,

asiloxan'e free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional ether group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and'separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture. I

10. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic ester groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional ester group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional ester group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

11. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic acetal groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected 'from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least. one functional acetal group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional acetal group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

12. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic aldehyde groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional acetal group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react underinfiuence of said platinum catalyst to effect additionof the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional acetal group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; separating and recovering said acetal-siloxane adduct from the reaction mixture; subjecting the acetal-siloxane adduct to hydrolysis in the presence of an acid catalyst to effect conversion of the acetal group to the corresponding aldehyde group; and separating and recovering an aldehyde-siloxane adduct from the hydrolysis mixture.

- :13. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic aldehyde groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarboncontaining at least one functional aldehyde group and containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydro- 28 gen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to said hydrocarbon, with the production of a hydrocarbon-siloxane adduct containing the functional aldehyde group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said aldehyde-siloxane adduct from the reaction mixture.

14. The process as claimed in claim 13 wherein said silanic hydrogen bond adds to the carbonyl group of said aldehyde-containing hydrocarbon reactant.

15. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic epoxy groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional epoxy group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon siloxane adduct containing the functional epoxy group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture. a

16. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic alcohol groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consisting of olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional alcohol group, a siloxane free of olefinically and acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said'reaction mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxaneto react under influenceof said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respectivecarbon atoms-of the carbonto carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon siloxane-adduct containing the functional alcohol group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the-reactionmixture. a Y

17. Process for the production of polysiloxanes containing organic hydroxy groups that comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon multiple bond selected from the group consistingof olefinic and acetylenic bonds and at least one functional hydroxy group, a siloxane 'free of olefinically and'acetylenically unsaturated radicals and containing at least one silanic hydrogen bond, and a platinum catalyst; heating said reaction'mixture to cause the hydrocarbon and siloxane to react under "influence of said platinum catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon tocarbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon siloxane adduct containing the functional hydroxy group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and replatinum. catalyst to effect addition of the silanic hydrogen bond to respective carbon atoms of the carbon to carbon multiple bond, with the production of a hydrocarbon siloxane adduct containing the functional nitrile group present within the original hydrocarbon reactant; and separating and recovering said adduct from the reaction mixture.

19. A compound selected from the group consisting of the compounds represented by the formula:

[MeS i(CHz)|COOCHKG QAHL 20. The copolymeric composition represented by the wherein R represents a 'hexachlorobicycloheptenyl radical.

21. The polymeric composition represented by the formula:

I [MeSKCHzhC O O CH:(C FrJsF];

' formula 22. The polymeric composition represented by the formula:

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1. PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANOSILICON COMPOUNDS THAT COMPRISES FORMING A REACTION MIXTURE COMPRISING AN UNSATURATED ORGANIC COMPOUND OTHER THAN ACRYLONITRILE AND ALLYL AMINE CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE CARBON TO CARBON MULTIPLE BOND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF OLEFINIC AND ACETYLENIC BONDS, A SILOXANE FREE OF OLEFINICALLY AND ACETYLENICALLY UNSATURATED RADICALS AND CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE SILANIC HYDROGEN BOND, AND A PLATINUM CATALYST, HEATING SAID REACTION MIXTURE TO CAUSE THE ORGANIC COMPOUND AND SILOXANE TO REACT UNDER INFLUENCE OF SAID PLATINUM CATALYST TO EFFECT ADDITION OF THE SILANIC HYDROGEN BOND TO RESPECTIVE CARBON ATOMS OF THE CARBON TO CARBON MULTIPLE BOND, WITH THE PRODUCTION OF AN ORGANOSILICON ADDUCT OF SAID ORGANIC COMPOUND AND SILOXANE, AND SEPARATING AND RECOVERING SAID ADDUCT FROM THE REACTION MIXTURE. 